Value bet: CSKA 1948 to win @ 2.30 – our chance 50% vs 43% implied by the price (edge +16%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultCSKA 1948 to win ✓50% · @2.30
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓61% · @1.70
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓76% · @1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.14
Lokomotiv Sofia vs CSKA 1948: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Lokomotiv Sofia welcome CSKA 1948 to Stadion Lokomotiv for a First League fixture on Saturday 8 August (17:00 WAT). In the table, Lokomotiv Sofia are 14th, in the drop zone, on 9 points after 14 matches; CSKA 1948 are 4th (among the top four) with 29. There are 20 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Lokomotiv Sofia, last 5: DLDDD Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Slavia Sofia, away. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
CSKA 1948, last 5: DWDWD Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Panathinaikos, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 0.8 conceded per game.
Momentum favours CSKA 1948, collecting 1.7 points per game to 0.7 for Lokomotiv Sofia.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Lokomotiv Sofia 1.1 xG, CSKA 1948 1.9 xG – a total near 3.0. That is an open game on paper: 53% for three or more goals, 61% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Lokomotiv Sofia 27%, draw 23%, CSKA 1948 50%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.70.
Price worth noting: CSKA 1948 to win @2.30 – the bookmaker implies 43%, our ratings say 50%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (76%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Lokomotiv Sofia 1–1 CSKA 1948. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Lokomotiv Sofia27%fair 3.73 · @2.80
Draw23%fair 4.36 · @3.25
CSKA 194850%fair 1.99 · @2.30
3.01Expected goals
1.12Lokomotiv Sofia xG
1.89CSKA 1948 xG
61%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–110%
1–210%
0–19%
0–29%
1–36%
2–16%
From our goals model: Lokomotiv Sofia 1.1 – 1.9 CSKA 1948 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
CSKA 1948 to win✓
50%
1.99
2.30 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.30
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
61%
1.64
1.70
Draw no bet
CSKA 1948 (draw no bet)✓
65%
1.53
–
Asian handicap
Lokomotiv Sofia +1.5 (Asian handicap)✗
68%
1.47
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
76%
1.32
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
53%
1.88
1.93
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
68%
1.46
1.28
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
81%
1.23
–
First team to score
CSKA 1948 to score first
60%
1.67
–
Half-time result
CSKA 1948 ahead at half-time✗
41%
2.44
–
Half-time / full-time
HT CSKA 1948 / FT CSKA 1948✗
35%
2.89
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
10%
10.14
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Recent results
Lokomotiv Sofia – last 6
DLDDDL
31 Jul
@ Slavia Sofia
1–1
D
25 Jul
vs Levski Sofia
1–2
L
21 Jul
@ Botev Plovdiv
1–1
D
11 Jul
vs Teuta Durrës
0–0
D
4 Jul
vs Dukagjini
3–3
D
22 May
@ Spartak Varna
0–3
L
1.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
CSKA 1948 – last 6
DWDWDD
5 Aug
@ Panathinaikos
1–1
D
31 Jul
vs Arda Kardzhali
2–1
W
28 Jul
vs Spartak Trnava
0–0
D
25 Jul
vs Botev Vratsa
2–1
W
22 Jul
@ Spartak Trnava
0–0
D
17 Jul
@ Spartak Varna
2–2
D
1.2Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Lokomotiv Sofia and CSKA 1948.
What is the prediction for Lokomotiv Sofia vs CSKA 1948?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Lokomotiv Sofia vs CSKA 1948?
On our numbers Lokomotiv Sofia have a 27% chance of winning, the draw 23% and CSKA 1948 50%.
How many goals will there be in Lokomotiv Sofia vs CSKA 1948?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Lokomotiv Sofia vs CSKA 1948?
Our predicted score is Lokomotiv Sofia 1–1 CSKA 1948, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Lokomotiv Sofia vs CSKA 1948?
Lokomotiv Sofia vs CSKA 1948 (First League) kicks off on Saturday 8 August 2026 at 17:00 (West Africa Time) at Stadion Lokomotiv.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.